About Us

Our Team

We are a team of insurance professionals committed to serving the cannabis community in an ethical and informed fashion. We are passionate about cannabis and have dedicated our practice to ensuring cannabis business owners have quality insurance. We are proud members of the CCIA and are actively involved in educating businesses about insurance and quality coverage.

Stephanie Bozzuto

Stephanie Bozzuto

Co-Founder
& President of Marketing

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Danny Bozzuto

Danny Bozzuto

Co-Founder
& President of Operations

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Andrea Hering

Andrea Hering

Co-Founder
& Director of Sales

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Mandy Lavenduskey

Mandy Lavenduskey

Account Manager

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Nicolette Lee

Nicolette Lee

Account Manager

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Ralyssa Robinson

Ralyssa Robinson

Commercial Insurance Broker

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Janie McNay

Janie McNay

Account Coordinator

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Maddy Michaels

Maddy Michaels

Marketing Coordinator

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Stephanie Bozzuto

Co-Founder & President of Marketing

Stephanie Bozzuto is an insurance professional with 14 years’ experience in business development, marketing strategy, and insurance coverage analysis. Stephanie is the Co-Founder of Cannabis Connect Insurance, a partner of Acrisure LLC, currently the 2nd largest insurance brokerage in the world and fastest growing in industry history. With program management skills, Stephanie has co-developed cannabis insurance product offerings and is utilized as a cannabis insurance expert for other Acrisure insurance brokerages throughout the nation.

Stephanie speaks on multiple platforms and panels about insurance, loss prevention and compliance in the cannabis industry. She is an active member of the Insurance Committee of the California Cannabis Industry Association and the Chair of the Risk and Insurance Committee of the National Cannabis Industry Association. Stephanie won Producer of the Year for her outstanding performance at the firm for three consecutive years from 2018, 2018 and 2020. In 2021, she also won Business Insurance’s “Break Out Award” being one of only 40, recognizing the next generation of industry leaders. Stephanie stays on top of industry trends, legislative changes, and insurance coverages to keep her client’s interests first in mind. She has the expertise in setting goals, monitoring projects and evaluating results to ensure her client’s objectives are met. Stephanie Bozzuto is a proven leader who thrives on learning and takes great pride in her work.

(877) 492-6958

(858) 525-5841

Danny Bozzuto

Co-Founder & President of Operations

Danny educates and empowers his clients when it comes to insurance. He has served on advisory committees, participated as a panelist for risk management and helped develop new insurance programs. Danny is a member of the San Jose Rotary, San Jose Downtown Association, the Silicon Valley Organization, and the Silicon Valley Cannabis Alliance. Danny works with Cannabis Connect’s carriers, understanding product exclusions, inclusions and endorsements. Danny’s focus is to ensure Cannabis Connect only sells insurance products that provide you with the right coverage at the right cost.

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(408) 680-0253

Andrea Hering

Co-Founder & President of Sales

Andrea has been part of the firm for over 16 years and became a partner in 2014. During this time, Andrea has become a trusted adviser, offering unique insurance and risk management solutions to clients in affordable housing, development, construction and cannabis. Andrea is one of the greatest driven employees at the firm, consistently bringing in some of the largest accounts in the company while earning the title, Sales Manager. Andrea’s expertise in cannabis insurance is substantial with a niche in construction cannabis projects. Andrea’s background in construction and developers give her the ability to insure cannabis projects while under construction and when they are fully operational.

(877) 492-6958

(408) 429-9874

Mandy Lavenduskey

Account Manager

Mandy started her insurance career in 2004 and has worked as an account manager of personal and commercial lines with various Insurance Agents and Brokers throughout her career. Her introduction to the cannabis insurance world came when she was underwriting cannabis business insurance programs with a Managing General Agent.

Mandy enjoys working with the rapidly growing cannabis industry and coming up with solution based answers for her clients. She prides herself on maintaining high standards of quality customer service and strives to meet the ever-increasing expectations for her clients.

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Nicolette Lee

Account Manager

Nicolette started her insurance career in 2018 as a Customer Service Representative. She worked her way up to an Account Coordinator with her own book of business specializing in the cannabis industry. On top of her career, Nicolette graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She seeks to make an ever changing industry easier to navigate through excellent customer service.
Nicolette started her insurance career in 2018 as a Customer Service Representative. She worked her way up to an Account Coordinator with her own book of business specializing in the cannabis industry. On top of her career, Nicolette graduated cum laude from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing. She seeks to make an ever changing industry easier to navigate through excellent customer service.

(408) 680-0280

Ralyssa Robinson

Commercial Insurance Broker

Ralyssa is a commercial insurance broker with Cannabis Connect Insurance. She holds several professional designations including Management Lines Insurance Specialist (MLIS) and Construction Risk Insurance Specialist (CRIS). These focuses have made her an asset in the niche cannabis space with the ability to expertly address both construction risks associated with expansion and insurance risks associated with M&A and IPO. Ralyssa received her bachelor’s degree in business management with an emphasis in finance and marketing. She has established a reputation for exceeding client expectations through her knowledge and quality service.

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Janie McNay

Account Coordinator

Janie embarked on a career in the insurance industry in 2021, joining Acrisure as a Front Desk Manager before moving into an Account Coordinator role. In 2022, she successfully completed the Liberty Mutual Business Lines Producer Development Program, further honing her expertise and gaining valuable insights into the intricacies of commercial insurance. She is widely recognized for her attention to detail and commitment to providing outstanding customer service.

(408) 680-0219

Maddy Michaels

Marketing Coordinator

Maddy has been an invaluable member of Cannabis Connect Insurance, a specialty division of Acrisure, for the past year. With a solid background in marketing and social media, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise, having successfully marketed for music companies, artists, and local political campaigns.

Recognizing the power of compelling content and staying ahead of trends, Maddy has taken the lead in revitalizing Cannabis Connect’s online presence, catapulting the company to new heights in the rapidly expanding market. One of Maddy’s key responsibilities at Cannabis Connect is spearheading the marketing efforts for sponsored events and webinar appearances by the company’s Co-Founders and Account Managers. Her strategic approach and innovative ideas for trending content have significantly elevated the brand’s visibility and engagement across various digital platforms.

Maddy thoroughly enjoys exploring and learning about the cannabis industry through her marketing efforts for Cannabis Connect. Her passion for the subject matter shines through in her work, as she continuously seeks to deepen her knowledge and expertise in this dynamic and evolving industry.

(408) 680-0203

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